Tue, February9th of 2010
4:34 pm
When it comes to commercially available cinnamon rolls, most aren’t worth their dough, or mine. But here’s one that is.
Mon, February8th of 2010
3:15 pm
Everything I’ve read about chocolate and what it can do to me is true. This place proves it.
Mon, February8th of 2010
12:49 pm
To spatchcock means “to butterfly” – in this case, a chicken – splitting it down the center whilst taking care not to cut through it completely. Yeah, I could just say “butterfly the darn thing” but I like spatchcock because it’s more interesting and infinitely naughtier sounding.
Fri, February5th of 2010
5:39 am
It’s 3:50am. I can't sleep so I write. I’ve got a cup of hot green tea to keep me company (and to keep me going), and a Green Tea Crisp cookie to sweeten my reluctant wakefulness.
Wed, February3rd of 2010
6:07 pm
In racing vocabulary, the term “pole position” refers to the leading position on the starting grid, a spot awarded to the fastest racer during qualifying rounds. Similarly, in the restaurant world, there are certain (ostensible) qualifications that need to be met in order for it to succeed. Velocity Bar is one of those places in pole position.
Mon, February1st of 2010
3:15 pm
Customization is a big word in the food world. Starbucks “takes it to heart” during this month of hearts, most especially with that god-bless-delicious Chocolate Hazelnut and Banana on Marble Loaf sandwich.
Thu, January28th of 2010
7:23 pm
It really takes just one soufflé to make me change my mind about them.
Wed, January27th of 2010
12:44 pm
Sights and sounds of a Singapore that satiates my various appetites. A post in photos.
Wed, June10th of 2009
3:42 pm
It’s otherwise known as a “tomahawk chop” because it resembles that Native North American small axe, but at this restaurant, it's delivered with an unbearable amount of attention.
Wed, June17th of 2009
11:45 am
Or you could smoke it like Mark Twain or Fidel Castro or any of those other famous cigar smokers. Whoever it’s for, these cigars are too good to be ignored.
Fri, June19th of 2009
1:34 pm
An unlikely name for a specialty chocolate line that celebrates Filipino flavors.
Wed, June24th of 2009
11:06 am
It’s more than just slapping together two slices of bread.
Fri, June26th of 2009
12:22 pm
I’m thinking that I may have a serious pancake addiction.
Wed, July1st of 2009
4:05 pm
On July 2, Starbucks primes our palates with three new variants of Dark Roast Coffee Jelly and six new food items. So on July 1 at my local Starbucks, I order one of each new offering. Call me curious.
Mon, July6th of 2009
5:25 pm
I bend over the cup, dip my tasting spoon in and slurp the dark liquid. It’s too hot! My throat is electrocuted by the scalding liquid coursing down it.
Wed, July8th of 2009
7:01 am
"Some say there is an art to great coffee. I don't care how artistic you are; there are too many factors in play. You need the technology."
-- Bob Stiller, Chairman & Founder of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Can we get that creamer question out of the way first?
Part 1 here
Tue, July14th of 2009
5:00 am
“Er, what exactly is a butter bar?” I ask.
Tue, July21st of 2009
4:52 pm
Note: The following post is written from the viewpoint of my 6-year old daughter, Boo, who was with me when I chanced upon some butternut squash at a local supermarket. Point of view notwithstanding, I thought it would be noteworthy to illustrate to you how my family witnesses my truly food-obsessed moments.
Tue, July28th of 2009
11:33 am
Thin but sizable slivers of black truffle blanket the precious package beneath like a sheath of jewels, albeit more fragrant ones.
Fri, July31st of 2009
12:05 pm
It’s in Ji-Pan where I first come across kouign amann (KWEEN-ah-man; KOO-ine ah-MAHN).
Wed, August12th of 2009
10:44 am
No one's ever called me a rogue before and I'm not sure that description even fits me, save for the "unorthodox and unpredictable" part of that word's definition.
Fri, August14th of 2009
11:44 am
Recent dental work has left me feeling like a toothless old woman.
Thu, August20th of 2009
2:14 pm
When I was four, my mom lost patience trying to teach me how to read.
Tue, August25th of 2009
7:02 am
Red and black and brown all over but most importantly, all Filipino.
Tue, September1st of 2009
12:57 pm
This place makes such an impression on me that I eat there two times in two days.
Wed, September2nd of 2009
7:34 pm
If only my sleep could be as sweet as the desserts I eat...
Sun, September13th of 2009
4:22 pm
Deals like this don't come around that often.
Mon, September14th of 2009
4:35 pm
I’m absolutely giddy to be in Bacolod, the Philippines’ Sugar City. As per all my travels, I’m armed with my food research (codigo) and recommendations from DCF readers (thanks so much all, you know who you are!)
Wed, September16th of 2009
10:18 am
After witnessing the truly labor-intensive work required to grow and harvest rice, I’m convinced there must be some truth to the old saying that every grain of rice left on one’s plate equals one year in purgatory.
Mon, September21st of 2009
8:37 am
Bacolod is where my Philippine sugar dreams come to life.
Mon, September28th of 2009
4:00 pm
When the weather is this gloomy, impinging on my morale and mood, I long for certain things. Food comes to mind of course, but not just any food.
Fri, September25th of 2009
11:58 am
A recent incident makes me see that even in an unfortunate circumstance, my appetite remains strong.
Wed, September30th of 2009
7:47 pm
If every pastry on a plate is an indulgence, then this is indulgence times ten.
Mon, October5th of 2009
1:46 pm
Psst, you! I’m sure you’ve got a food that you just ache to eat when no one’s around.
Tue, October6th of 2009
2:28 pm
Here's the winner of Week 1's contest: What's Your Favorite Rainy Day Food?
Fri, October9th of 2009
11:52 am
When I think of caramel cake, I think of a lightly-spun wonder barely sturdy enough to carry its cloak of caramel. This cake is nothing like that.
Mon, October12th of 2009
12:14 pm
In this case, a “cheap” eat would mean something below P50.
Tue, October13th of 2009
11:16 am
Never in a million years did I think that someone would eat this, in private or not.
Wed, October14th of 2009
11:36 am
I know someone who calls himself C.O.T.U. literally, “Cheapskate of the Universe.”
Thu, October15th of 2009
8:31 pm
October is Coffee Month.
Mon, October19th of 2009
6:57 pm
Chocolate chip cookies are a far second to my favorite cookie on earth.
Tue, October20th of 2009
2:09 pm
Now this is a photo that I need to keep away from Boo otherwise she'll want me to decorate her instant noodles in the same way.
Tue, October20th of 2009
5:19 pm
A freshly-baked cookie so good it makes this grown girl weak in the knees.
Mon, October26th of 2009
2:44 pm
There’s a whole world beyond that processed cheese ball.
Wed, October28th of 2009
7:42 am
I say that it’s not Christmas until I’ve sunk my teeth into a thick wedge of queso de bola followed by a bite of ensaymada chased down –ooh, careful! – with sips of the thickest hot tsokolate .
Wed, October28th of 2009
6:30 am
I wonder if this winner would care to share her recipe with DCF readers?
Thu, October29th of 2009
12:09 pm
The countdown begins to November 4, 2009. And the mad dash to nail down that 2010 planner.
Tue, November3rd of 2009
9:23 am
I'm transfixed by the way the cheese threatens to ooze over the side of the dish.
Tue, November3rd of 2009
10:13 am
Sometimes, chocolate is all I really need.
Wed, November4th of 2009
11:24 am
It gives me great fulfillment to watch the development of a home baker from struggling novice to assured professional.
Fri, November6th of 2009
11:34 am
Manila’s “flavor of the moment” and I’m surprised to find myself here so soon.
Tue, November10th of 2009
11:49 am
I’m convinced that there are some foods that taste better when they come from a box.
Tue, November17th of 2009
10:37 am
Jack and Jill went up the hill and came down with a prize...
Tue, November17th of 2009
12:19 pm
When I began my career as a food writer, I swore to myself that I would never use the term, “… to die for!”
Wed, November18th of 2009
10:28 am
Nothing like spicy food to wake up an appetite made dormant by dengue.
Fri, November20th of 2009
9:39 am
Her name is Lindy and she’s declared that sugar is her enemy. (!)
Tue, November24th of 2009
7:46 am
What do you call nine scoops of ice cream reposing on a lush brownie throne guarded by sentinels of fresh fruit?
Fri, December4th of 2009
4:41 am
It’s called a pudding but in truth it’s a cake.
Fri, December11th of 2009
10:29 am
On my second trip to Japan in two years, I’m convinced that it’s impossible to have a bad meal in this country.
Mon, December14th of 2009
11:34 am
And the parade of my memorable meals in Tokyo continues…
Tue, January12th of 2010
3:39 am
This restaurant is one of those hidden in plain sight, obvious to all but seen only by a few.
Sun, January17th of 2010
7:40 pm
Surprisingly, my Singapore 2010 trip isn’t about the food. I choose more than a few eating places that leave a lot to be desired and I kick myself for such miserable eating experiences. Every meal, but most especially meals while I’m traveling, are limited and there’s barely any (stomach) room for mistakes.
Fri, January22nd of 2010
12:19 pm
Two kinds of chili crab, fun with hor fun, and pork cutlets that get me all weepy and wistful.
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Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me 
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